Strategic HR Business Partner

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner in Kentucky to deliver tactical and strategic HR support across multiple functional groups.

The role covers talent acquisition, investigations, policy interpretation, performance and compensation management, and talent development initiatives with on‑site division visits. The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership, mentor managers, conduct investigations, ensure regulatory compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business-related field (e.g., BA/BS) required.
• 3–5 years HR experience in talent acquisition and HR Generalist roles.
• SHRM certification or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs talent acquisition for assigned groups; prescreens applications and resumes.
• Facilitates candidate selection, interviewing, offers, and onboarding details.
• Participates in recruitment campaigns and networking to build pipelines.
• Analyzes HR metrics and develops programs with HR peers.
• Mentors managers on development best practices; provides policy guidance.
• Partners with senior leadership on company‑wide HR initiatives.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues; conducts investigations.
• Maintains knowledge of day‑to‑day employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Recommends compensation modifications; provides day‑to‑day performance guidance.
• Leads annual HR cycle deliverables including performance management.
• Prepares HR reports; travels to divisions for on‑site visits; may have direct reports.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employment law

Compliance

Recruiting lifecycle

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or business

Job description

R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner in Kentucky to deliver tactical and strategic HR support across multiple functional groups.

The role covers talent acquisition, investigations, policy interpretation, performance and compensation management, and talent development initiatives with on‑site division visits. The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership, mentor managers, conduct investigations, ensure regulatory compliance, and